Events and Courses (Feb 2018)

Plan your holiday charters soon before all of the yachts get booked!
Daysails:
Channel Islands: Feb 11, 14, 24
Marina del Rey: Feb 4, 14, 25
Redondo Beach: Feb 11, 19, 24
Long Beach: Feb 7, 10, 14, 18
Newport Beach: Feb 4, 18
San Diego: Feb 3, 19, 25

ASA 104 Bareboat Chartering:
Channel Islands: Feb 2-4 (3-day)
Marina del Rey: Feb 17-19 (3-day)
Redondo Beach: Feb 23-25 (2-day)

ASA 104 & 114 Bareboat and Catamaran:
Marina del Rey: Feb 23-25 (3-day)
Long Beach: Feb 9-11 (2-day)

ASA 114 Catamaran One-Day Course:
Marina del Rey: Feb 10
Long Beach: Feb 18

Docking Class:
Marina del Rey: Feb 3
Long Beach: Feb 24
Newport Beach: Feb 10
San Diego: Feb 17

Free Navigation Class:
Channel Islands: Feb 13
Marina del Rey: Feb 3
Long Beach: Feb 20
Newport Beach: Feb 12

Night Navigation Class:
Channel Islands: Feb 9
Marina del Rey: Feb 15
Long Beach: Feb 27
Newport Beach: Feb 26
Redondo Beach: Feb 19

Flotilla to Avalon – Feb 10-11

If you have been on a flotilla, you know how fun it is to sail with fellow members and sailors. If you haven't, this is your chance! Book your favorite boat, or try a new one and set sail for Catalina Island. Meet up with others once you’re on route or safely on a mooring, and spend Saturday evening ashore at El Galleon restaurant for a no-host party with the Marina Sailing racers, or grill aboard the boats. Contact your local office to reserve your boat and mooring, or get aboard the ASA 104 & 114: Bareboat and Catamaran Course from Long Beach for $645!

The Ultimate Sailing Course ASA 101, 103, and 104 schedule
(Apr 2018 - Sep 2018)

Apr 11-15 Marina del Rey
May 14-18 Channel Islands
May 24-28 Long Beach
Jun 13-17 Marina del Rey
Jul 2-6 Redondo Beach
Aug 13-17 Channel Islands
Aug 30-Sep 3 Long Beach
Sep 12-16 Marina del Rey

Learn and become proficient sailing 30 to 40-foot sailboats over five days on "The Ultimate Sailing Course". Basic Keelboat Sailing (ASA 101), Basic Coastal Cruising (ASA 103), and Bareboat Chartering (104) are all included. Basic through advanced techniques are taught as we sail to spectacular offshore islands and beautiful harbors. We will visit multiple coves and marinas and learn everything from basic sailboat handling to advanced off-shore sailing.

Save 25% On Charters Through March 31st!

Enjoy the beautiful weather year-round, especially in the winter when you save big on charters! Full days, half days, weekends, and holidays are discounted. Get an extra 10% off for charters of 5 or more days! Whale season has begun, and as always, the dolphins love playing in the bow waves. Also, enjoy Catalina Island without the seasonal crowds!

Valentine’s Day Daysails – Feb 14

Introduce the love of your life to your love of sailing! Enjoy an afternoon catamaran sail from 2pm to 5pm, with complementary light appetizers. RSVP early, as this is a very popular event; a rose is also included for the ladies. $95 per person, or $155 per couple. Gift cards are available for you to give ahead of time for this romantic sail, or can be a great Valentine's Day gift for future sailing adventures.
Channel Islands, Marina del Rey, Long Beach: Feb 14

Big Cat Checkouts – Jan to Mar 2018

Looking to charter our new Leopard 40, Lagoon 42, or 45 catamarans? Do an extensive check out so you can be familiar with the boat systems including: electrical, engines, head plumbing, rigging, electronics, steering, safety gear, and more. This will cut down on your checkout time for your next catamaran charter. ASA 114 is a prerequisite. 9:30am-1pm, and 1:30-5pm, $125. Contact lb@marinasailing.com or (562) 432-4672 to sign up.
Long Beach: Jan 20; Feb 10, 25; Mar 14, 24

Charter Management Seminars

Interested in boat ownership but would like to reduce your expenses and know the tax advantages of Charter Boat Ownership? Join the professionals at Marina Sailing for a Charter Boat Management seminar. At these informal barbecues, we will be available to discuss the tax advantages and current tax laws, including potentially up to $500,000 off your federal taxes. Take a tour of the boats to see first-hand our superior boat maintenance. Check out the amenities at the marina where your boat will be docked. Barbecue food and beverages are provided; meet current boat owners, members, and Marina Sailing staff, 3-5pm. RSVP to mdr@marinasailing.com or (310) 822-6617.
Marina del Rey: Jan 20, Long Beach: Mar 4

America’s Cup Winner’s Cruising Tips

Over New Year’s, former America’s Cup winner, Peter Isler and the chairman of the American Sailing Association (ASA) chartered our new Leopard 40 and took it on a 5 day cruise to Catalina Island. Here about their trip and learn what tips they have for multi-day charters.
click here for details

ASA 105 & 106: Coastal Navigation & Advanced Coastal Cruising

This unique course combines two advanced offshore certifications for extended periods of time and distance. The ASA 105 includes advanced navigation techniques, chart plotting, and positioning; ASA 106includes advanced sail trim, atmospheric indicators, advanced seamanship, tackling engine problems, and more. Books not included; prerequisites are ASA 101, 103, & 104.
The Channel Islands 3-day course will explore the picturesque islands off the coast of our northern-most location, $695.

Channel Islands: Jan 26-28 (3-day), contact ci@marinasailing.com or (805) 985-5219 to sign up.

The Long Beach 4-day course will compete in the Newport to Ensenada Race, offering a chance to experience offshore racing, including tactical navigation and course plotting, $995.

Long Beach: April 27-30 (4-day), contact lb@marinasailing.com or (562) 432-4672 to sign in

The Marina del Rey 6-day course will also compete in the famed Ensenada Race, and with the extra time and distance, provides the chance to also earn your ASA 117: Celestial Navigation Endorsement, 119: Marine Weather Endorsement, and 120: Radar Endorsement, $1,295

Marina del Rey: April 26-May 1 (6-day), contact mdr@marinasailing.com or (310) 822-6617 to sign in.